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Press Release: RZA Unveils Contemporary Menswear Line, 36 Chambers

Mustafa Shaikh

18.10.16

RZA Unveils Contemporary Menswear Line, 36 Chambers

LAUNCHING HOLIDAY SEASON 2016

San Francisco, CA - October 18th, 2016 - Wu-Tang Clan's founder, RZA, has teamed up with creative Mustafa Shaikh to launch 36 Chambers, a contemporary menswear line that fuses elements of hip-hop, Chinese culture and high fashion to carve its own niche within menswear.

"36 Chambers is inspired by the Wu philosophy: kung fu, mathematics, Eastern philosophy and art," said RZA. "Using that as a foundation, we've blended together the rugged feel of streetwear, with the quality craftsmanship of high fashion, to create apparel with a classic look."

The initial collection features the Golden Dragon, which symbolizes energy, wisdom and strength. The dragon design is featured in a custom woven jacquard fabric created by San Francisco-based designer, Chapin Atchison. The fabric is found on the liners of the jackets, bags, and on the collars and plackets of select shirts. Renowned Chinese calligrapher, Mak Ming Chan, penned a poem for the collection, which details the story of the Golden Dragon. Written in Chinese calligraphy, the poem is featured on the hangtag that adorns the jackets, bags and shirts.

“We put a lot of attention into the execution of the line to ensure that each limited piece told a story,” said Mustafa Shaikh. “Every detail—the embroidery work, to the liner, to even the hangtag—was thoughtfully considered in order to tell a cohesive narrative.”

Items from the collection include limited edition jackets, shirts, bags, and accessories. A women’s souvenir jacket will also be made available for purchase.

Select pieces from 36 Chambers: The Golden Dragon Rises Collection, will be made available for pre-sale each Wednesday starting October 19th on 36chambers.com at 11a.m. (EDT):

The founder of the Wu-Tang Clan is recognized worldwide for his artistic expression in multiple arenas. RZA was the sole producer of Wu-Tang Clan’s momentous debut, “Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers),” considered one of the most influential albums in the history of hip-hop. RZA is a well-established entrepreneur, having been involved in projects spanning clothing, music and technology.